Genus Phyllitis, commonly known as the hart's tongue fern, is a group of fern species that belong to the family Aspleniaceae. The genus Phyllitis is characterized by its simple, strap-like fronds that grow in flat, evergreen rosettes and its spore-bearing structures that are found on the underside of the fronds. The hart's tongue fern is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. Some synonyms for the genus Phyllitis include Asplenium phyllitidis, Phyllitis capensis, and Phyllitis scolopendrium.